Last Benchmark Reflective Post

During the two week gap before the main event occurs, Claire simply acts as though Natalie's harsh words and rumors are not affecting her on the outside.  In school, Claire tries to ignore the people pestering her and bottles all of her emotions up inside. After all, there is no one Claire can turn to anyway because everyone is so caught up in the lies that Natalie is spewing about her.  Claire feels even more alienated then she did before.  In her most recent post on GupShup, Calire says, "I am stuck in a whirlpool of pain. And I swear, it's all because of you. But you'll get yours in the end, I promise."  Claire feels helpless when it comes to the suffering that she is experiencing from the actions of Natalie.  However, she knows that within about a week, Natalie will get what's coming to her.